Maybelline Define-a-Brow Eyebrow Pencil & Define-a-Brow Gel

maybellinebrowpencil.jpgWhat They Say: (about the Pencil) "Makes it easy to evenly define and shape brows with a micro-precise pencil that produces natural-looking, smear-free results every time.
  • Blends easily with brow hair
  • No skipping, tugging or dragging during application
  • Smear-proof formula wears all day and is water-resistant for stay-put color
  • Safe for sensitive eyes
  • Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist tested"
maybellinebrowgel.jpg(about the Gel) "Effortlessly tames brows with a feather light, clear setting gel that keeps brow looking defined and 'in line'.
  • For all hair colors
  • Crystal clear gel sets instantly for perfectly defined brows
  • Feather-light formula keeps brows soft and natural
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Safe for sensitive eyes
  • Contact lens safe"

Melissa Says:
(about the Pencil)
This super-tiny pencil clicks up in very small increments so that you don't run the risk of losing any of it to breakage. As far as application and wear goes (I tested this in Medium Brown which worked very well but, you can see other shades here), it goes on just subtly enough to not look like you drew your brows on, and its size makes it even more workable on the outer edges of your brows where they taper into thinner areas. You don't have to worry at all about smudging too much color on the ends, which never looks natural. The close-tined comb on the opposite end puts the hairs into perfect position and helps blend the pencil a bit more. Though I have typically preferred powder when I enhance my brows in terms of creating a natural look, I actually really like this little, easy-to-manipulate pencil. I love the fact that it comes in several shades, so you have a greater chance of getting a natural-looking outcome.

(about the Gel)
This does the basic job, yes. But it's hard to get very excited about it. It does comb them into place, and the hold is quite light (not that I'd want to have stiff-feeling eyebrows). I do appreciate that it doesn't deposit too much gel, but instead just the right amount to add a little bit of control. I can think of several other products for keeping my brows in place, but this one also does the job just fine.

Retail Prices:
(Define-a-Brow Eyebrow Pencil) $6.95
(Define-a-Brow Gel) $5.99
(both at drugstores everywhere)

DeLush Rating:
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